Upcoming events Child Friendly
Adventure: Valley of the Unknown
November 3, 2010 — December 30, 2012
COSI Columbus
Members of the "Explorer Society" have been conducting an archaeological dig in the "Valley of the Unknown" on a recently-discovered island. In the middle of the valley is the Observatory - a… (more)
Tours of the historic Kelton House Museum & Garden
March 20, 2011 — March 11, 2012
Kelton House Museum & Garden
Costumed tour guides lead visitors through the 1852 home of Fernando & Sophia Kelton. Located in the East Town Street Historic District, the Kelton House tour includes six restored Museum rooms, and… (more)
Baby Bonanza and Kid's Expo
May 3, 2011 — March 12, 2012
Aladdin Shrine Event Center
Don't miss Ohio's largest maternity, baby and kid's expo! The Baby Bonanza and Kid's Expo features * Exhibitors showcasing their products and services! * Great shopping! * Mommy Gift Bags… (more)
carpe_diem_kids@harrisonpark
September 18, 2011 — May 6, 2012
Harrison Park Community Center
Join the members of Carpe Diem String Quartet for free, fun-filled family concerts at Harrison Park that feature hands-on interaction for kids of all ages. We include music from cartoons, popular… (more)
Columbus Views
November 18, 2011 — March 11, 2012
Columbus Museum of Art
Columbus Views celebrates the Bicentennial of the City of Columbus. The exhibition, drawn primarily from CMA's collection, gathers works by artists such as George Bellows, Emerson Burkhart, Edmund… (more)
Selections from the Hill Collection of American Walking Sticks
November 18, 2011 — March 11, 2012
Columbus Museum of Art
The collection of American walking sticks belonging to Pam and Tim Hill of Birmingham, Michigan is one of the finest of its kind in the country and a significant number of these fascinating works… (more)
Private lesson for 2 on or off the potter's wheel
November 22, 2011 — December 29, 2012
clayspace
Call to schedule a private lesson for two on or off the potter's wheel. You can make and decorate your pieces in one visit. We will fire, clear glaze and fire again, work can be picked up in about… (more)
Free Throw Fridays
December 2, 2011 — December 28, 2012
clayspace
Call to reserve a wheel and come in and throw! $35 per person includes 2 hours of studio time, 6 lbs of clay, basic instruction and… (more)
Hands & Feet in clay at clayspace
December 29, 2011 — December 29, 2012
clayspace
Hands & Feet in Clay at clayspace! Call to schedule a time to bring your kids to clayspace & put their hands in clay. $30 for 4 tiles, suitable for framing. Handprints can also be made into a plate… (more)
CITYSCAPES YESTERYEAR: Past & Present
December 30, 2011 — March 10, 2012
Elijah Pierce Gallery
CITYSCAPES YESTERYEAR: Watercolors by Harvey Gilliam January 12, 2012 - March 10, 2012 Opening Reception: Thursday, January 12, 2012 - 6:00 p.m. ELIJAH PIERCE GALLERY The King Arts Complex, in… (more)
February Family Films: "Books - to - Movies"
December 30, 2011 — February 23, 2012
The Pythian Theater
February Family Films: "African American Books - to - Movies" Thursdays on February 4, 9, 16 & 23, 2012, 6:00 p.m. PYTHIAN THEATER Films: Imitation of Life 2/2/12 This community event is… (more)
Introduction to Ceramics; Handbuilding & Potter's Wheel
January 9, 2012 — April 23, 2012
clayspace
This eight week class offers exiting project ideas for functional and decorative ceramic pieces using basic handforming techniques for the first four weeks of class. The last four weeks covers the… (more)
Introductory Potter's Wheel
January 10, 2012 — April 24, 2012
clayspace
This eight week introductory class covers basic throwing and glazing techniques. Students learn how to wedge clay, center, make cylinders, bowls, and plates, how to alter thrown pieces, and make and… (more)
Intermediate Potter's Wheel
January 11, 2012 — April 25, 2012
clayspace
This eight week intermediate throwing class offers an opportunity for more experienced students to improve and expand their skills. Each class presents a new project idea with inspiration and… (more)
Slab Building at clayspace
January 12, 2012 — April 26, 2012
clayspace
This exciting eight week handbuilding class instructed by clayspace artist Todd Hickerson offers students an opportunity to design and construct boxes, platters, and large vessels with clay slabs.… (more)
Currents: Latifa Echakhch
January 13, 2012 — April 1, 2012
Columbus Museum of Art
In 2012, CMA will continue our Currents series of exhibitions with a project by Moroccan-born artist Latifa Echakhch. Currents: Latifa Echakhch takes its cue from CMA's Philip J. and Suzanne… (more)
Yoga Play (ages 6 - 12)
January 14, 2012 — December 8, 2012
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Build self-confidence, enhance motor skills, and increase focus and concentration through kid-friendly yoga poses and games. Taught in a structured, yet playful, environment by certified yoga… (more)
The History and the Mystery
January 14, 2012 — April 8, 2012
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
A fire at Columbus City Hall in 1921 destroyed local records, creating gaps in the history of Franklin Park and the Conservatory. This new exhibition, researched and developed by Conservatory staff,… (more)
Frozen: Prudence Y. Gill and Terry Lindquist
January 18, 2012 — February 24, 2012
Dublin Arts Center
Water has the ability to transform into three common states of matter-liquid, gas and ice. Artist Prudence Gill has worked with water and concepts of water throughout her career. In this most recent… (more)
Celebrating Students' Creativity
January 26, 2012 — April 20, 2012
Concourse Gallery
Enjoy works by students creating art in our schools. Elementary Schools February 1- 24 Work on display comes from Barrington, Greensview, St. Agatha, St. Andrew, Tremont, Wellington, Wickliffe… (more)
